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Precisely, a leader in data integrity, is seeking a Senior Geospatial Fire Analyst & Systems Analyst to enhance its AI-driven Wildfire Risk product suite. This role is crucial for integrating complex fire science with geospatial analysis and software development, directly impacting how insurance and other industries assess wildfire risk across the US. The position offers a unique blend of domain expertise and technical application, leveraging AI tools for analysis, modeling, and software enhancement. Ideal for a seasoned analyst passionate about mitigating risk through data and technology, this fully remote role emphasizes continuous learning and the application of AI in a critical field.
About Precisely
Precisely is the global leader in data integrity, empowering businesses to make more confident decisions through trusted data. We combine innovative software, data enrichment products, and strategic services to help customers increase revenue, lower costs, and reduce risk. Trusted by over 12,000 organizations worldwide, including 95 of the Fortune 100, Precisely's 2,500 employees are united by core values: Openness, Determination, Individuality, and Collaboration. We are committed to employee career development, offering growth, learning, and community-building opportunities. With a "work from anywhere" culture, we celebrate diversity across our distributed workforce, present in 30 countries and over 20 offices globally.
Precisely is an AI-First Organization
All employees are expected to be proficient in applying AI tools to enhance their work, improve output quality, and automate low-value tasks. Candidates should be comfortable using generative AI tools (e.g., Microsoft Copilot, ChatGPT) in their daily workflows, critically evaluate AI-generated content, and embrace emerging AI capabilities.
Overview
We are looking for a Senior Geospatial Fire Analyst & Systems Analyst with over 5 years of experience to bridge fire science, spatial analysis, and software development. In this role, you will conduct wildfire risk modeling, support insurance and other industry clients, and guide software enhancements for Precisely’s Wildfire Risk product suite. Your work will translate complex fire behavior and suppression concepts into a nationwide map of wildfire risk across the United States.
What You Will Do
- Spatial Analysis: Model wildfire hazards and risks using various fire behavior software (IFTDSS, LANDFIRE, BEHAVE, etc.) and GIS tools.
- Fuelscape Calibration: Edit and refine national fuelscapes, vegetation data, and canopy fuel layers.
- Decision Support: Support the application of fire behavior analysis in a nationwide wildfire risk assessment.
- Engineering Support: Translate operational fire workflows into technical software user stories.
- Developer Collaboration: Work with developers to test and deploy the Wildfire Risk suite of datasets.
What We Are Looking For
- Educational Requirements: A degree is preferred, though equivalent work experience will be considered.
- Years of Experience: 5+ years in geospatial wildfire analysis, fire behavior modeling, or related technical fields.
- Specific Technical or Software Skills:
- Fire Science: Deep knowledge of surface/canopy fuel models and fire behavior simulation software.
- Developer Tools: Experience building software solutions, leveraging modern development tools and AI-assisted coding to accelerate delivery (Java, Scala, or similar languages are a plus). Strong ability to translate business and technical requirements into scalable system designs, using AI to accelerate implementation. Familiarity with PostgreSQL or other SQL-based database systems. Experience working with relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL) and the ability to design, query, and optimize data models with AI-assisted support. Hands-on experience with Git or other version control systems. Understanding of CI/CD pipelines and modern build/deployment practices. Experience writing unit tests and using common testing frameworks.
- Geospatial Tools: Experience with spatial display and analysis using GIS software (QGIS, MapInfo Professional, ArcGIS, etc.).
- NWCG Qualifications: FBAN or LTAN qualification preferred but not required. Experience as a wildland firefighter in fire behavior positions is desired. A current red card is not required.
- Travel: Approximately 5% travel is required.
AI Skills/Knowledge
- Familiarity with using AI for knowledge and market research.
- Familiarity with using AI to create technical requirements or similar documents.
Location
This position is 100% remote anywhere in the US.
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